Tom Brennan

Tom Brennan is a renowned technology expert, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist with profound experience in corporate interactions, government policy, investment, and startups. He is an accomplished leader, team builder, and self-motivated individual with a passion for advanced technology commercialization. Tom is a Master's Degree holder in Materials Science/Physics, an Honors Bachelor's Degree holder in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies/Chemistry, and an Associate's Degree holder in Chemistry, from Stevens Institute of Technology, Monmouth College, and Brevard Junior College, respectively.

Tom is a published author of over 120 articles, holds twelve patents issued and pending, and has won two R&D 100 Awards. He has made significant contributions in his field with over 120 technical publications and 80 technical presentations. His extensive professional experience includes being a Venture Partner at ARCH Venture Partners, Founder and Managing Director at Zircle LLC, Director, President and CEO at Zia Laser Inc., Founder, Director and President at MicroOptical Devices (MODE), Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, and Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories/ Bellcore.

Overall, Tom is a distinguished expert in technology, entrepreneurship, startups, investment, venture capital, corporate interactions and alliances, and government policy, with a specific interest in early-stage advanced technology commercialization.